writing Archives - Chase Jarvis Photography

Feb 06

Writing Makes Photographers More Creative — 5 Easy Tips

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Getting personal and a little scientific here... Once our basic three needs are met (and often even when they're not), there exists within the human species a hard-wired desire to pursue happiness. For me, happiness has always been inextricably linked with creativity, the two enjoying a direct relationship. The happier I am, the more creative I am. Or more metaphysically speaking, the happier I am, the more open I am to inspiration and creativity. As... read more ›

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Feb 21

The Way Stories Shape Us with Nicola Yoon

“Stories are the way we know ourselves, and the way we know other people.” - Nicola Yoon At a time when divisiveness and polarity seem at their all-time highs, the stories we tell matter more than ever. Stories contain the power to lift us up during our most difficult moments, and unite people around shared values and ideas. So what contributes to an effective story? And what makes a skilled storyteller? Nicola Yoon is here... read more ›

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Jan 10

The Power of the Blank Page with Margaret Atwood

Nothing intimidates a writer more than a blank page. Yet, the tranquillity in the white space is what stimulates thinking. As a communicator and storyteller, isn't creativity all about contemplating filling up those white spaces with words? Margaret Atwood is an award-winning author whose work has been published in more than forty-five countries in multiple forms of creative expression, including graphic novels, TV series and films. Her latest novel, The Testaments, sequel to her award-winning... read more ›

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Dec 29

Words Can Take You Anywhere with Arianna Davis

Words contain the power to transport you anywhere. No matter who you are and where you are in the universe, reading a story can trigger our imagination and lead to growth. Today's guest, Arianna Davis gravitated towards books and stories from a young age, setting the stage for a career that has, in a relatively short time, traversed the media landscape from Oprah Magazine to her current role as Editorial Director of the TODAY Show.... read more ›

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Dec 15

James Altucher on Accelerating 10,000 Hours to Mastery

Skipping to the front of the line is gutsy. It involves taking risks, exploring your curiosity, and getting uncomfortable. Each time James Altucher comes on the show, he provides incredible advice. I was excited to talk with James about his new book and how anyone can catapult themselves to the front of their discipline in an ethical way. When we pursue our dreams, we attract fans. However, we will also face criticism and backlash... read more ›

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Nov 29

Unleash Your Voice with John Grisham

Writing is a skillful art. But it’s not as flashy as playing a musical instrument or sand-painting. One reason for this is that we’ve all been taught how to write in school. So, when we think about writing a novel — and you have thought about it if you’re an avid reader — we expect it to be easy. But it’s not. Unlike other art forms, you cannot teach writing. If you have ever given... read more ›

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Nov 01

The Stories That Connect Us with Gretchen Rubin

Today's episode features one of my favorite thinkers, Gretchen Rubin. Gretchen Rubin is one of today’s most influential and thought-provoking observers of happiness and human nature. She’s known for her ability to distill and convey complex ideas with humor and clarity. In fact, when we sat down previously as part of the 30 Days of Genius series, her concept of sprinters vs marathoners was a bit unlock for my team (I'm a sprinter). Gretchen is... read more ›

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Jul 28

Old School Photography (+ other musings) with Kai Wong

If you've ever looked up film and digital camera lessons on YouTube, there's a high chance you've bumped into Kai Wong's top-of-the-game photography videos or even come across one of his videos featuring yours truly + a lego camera. Previously known for creating innovative content with a humorous bent for one of YouTube's most subscribed photography channels, DigitalRev, Kai quit his seven-year-long association with the Media House in 2016. After stepping down as the company's... read more ›

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Jul 08

Poetry, Vulnerability and Finding Your Voice with Jericho Brown

Is it time to take the leap? Anyone you've admired, looked up to or emulated has, at some point, taken a necessary risk to move towards the living and life of their choice. Today, Pulitzer prize-winning poet Jericho Brown is here to talk about how he did just that, and the key to speaking truth through art. Jericho's advice for anyone beginning their journey struck me as profound, yet simple. What would a day look... read more ›

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Mar 31

Ryan Holiday: The Urgent Need for Stoicism

After dropping out of college at 19 to apprentice under Robert Greene, author of The 48 Laws of Power, Ryan Holiday became the director of marketing at American apparel, one of the biggest fashion brands in the world. He then founded a creative agency and has written 10 books including bestsellers such as, The Obstacle is the Way, Ego is the Enemy, The Daily Stoic, and Stillness is the Key. Today we’re talking about the... read more ›

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